The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) is warning that many hauliers across the country continue to face significant day-to-day pressures despite receiving what the Association describes as “short-term cost supports.” One its LinkedIn.com account the IRHA says that while recent support measures have been welcomed by operators across the industry,...
Charles Chambers Haulage has taken delivery of a new Scania G50 XT tipper truck, supplied by AOC Commercials. The new truck comes finished with a wide range of extras and additions, and the finished product comes as a collaborative effort with AOC Commercials’ partners at @FlowTech, CDE Components, and Fitzgeralds...
Mannok is currently trialling the Mercedes-Benz eActros electric truck as part of its ongoing focus on sustainability and innovation across the business.This is a heavy-duty, battery-electric long-haul truck, giving the team the chance to see how electric trucks could support more sustainable transport and day-to-day operations, while continuing to deliver...
A new EU regulation on greenhouse gas emissions accounting for transport services has entered into force, establishing a single, harmonised methodology for calculating and disclosing emissions across all transport modes — from road and rail to aviation and maritime, from both freight and passenger services. ? The CountEmissionsEU framework enables...
The new eActros Lowliner expands the Mercedes-Benz Trucks electric portfolio with a solution designed specifically for high-volume transport. Based on the proven eActros 600 technology and available with either two or three battery packs, it broadens the range of applications available to customers. More information on the new eActros Lowliner...
Queclink Wireless Solutions, a global provider of IoT devices and hardware, has expanded its range of high-spec trailer tracking solutions to meet the most challenging asset management and supply chain requirements. The rugged, hard-wired GV650MG unit has been designed to deliver the most reliable performance in the harshest operating conditions,...
Licensed hauliers have been reminded that the Road Transporters Support Scheme remains open for applications until Friday, June 12. The reminder comes from Minister of State for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rails and Ports, Sean Canney who has reminded operators that the scheme remains open until Friday, June 12....
Harbour International Freight is celebrating 10 years as part of the Pall-Ex network, a period that has seen the business increase volumes, expand operational capacity and strengthen its position within the UK palletised freight distribution sector. Originally founded as a family-owned business in Dublin, Harbour International Freight established its first...
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) is working to keep members informed about important industry developments that may affect operations across Ireland and beyond. The IRHA has reminded hauliers that new legislation, market pressures, fuel trends, environmental regulations, customs developments and infrastructure changes can all have an impact on operators...
The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has adopted a resolution calling for a fuel crisis mechanism and urging governments to work with road transport operators on the development of contingency plans. The conflict in the Middle East has severely disrupted trade routes and energy markets. For the road transport industry,...